Gourmet Insider: Bahn Mi Pairings

“Ask me what to drink with my lo mein or pad Thai and I will give you my favorite complement — a good dry/off-dry Riesling. The fruity flavor notes in the Riesling help to taper extra spice, while bringing additional brightness to my palate.

But, the Vietnamese sandwich, Bánh Mì, deserves something a bit different. The crusty bread, the deliciously fatty pork and the sauce that is perfectly smattered across the dish is a special treat for me, so what I’m drinking needs to match that elevated feeling…”